Assistant Estates Manager in Tonbridge

Base pay range

This range is provided by The Graduate Project. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

As an Estates Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise the day‑to‑day work of maintenance and caretaking staff via the Estates Helpdesk system, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, cost effectively and within agreed timeframes.
• Oversee the work of the cleaning team, ensuring services are delivered effectively and economically.
• Support reviews and updates to the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents and architectural drawings for procurement and tendering.
• Respond to Fire and Intruder Alarm activations outside normal working hours.
• Arrange the movement and safe transport of goods and furniture between sites.
• Place orders, check invoices and approve payments for goods, materials and contracted services.
• Monitor and oversee contractors to ensure work meets required specifications and standards.
• Assist with sketch plans for small building or refurbishment projects.
• Make recommendations to improve site and building security.
• Promote a positive Health and Safety culture and carry out inspections or investigations when required.
• Suggest training and development opportunities for Estates staff.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supervising maintenance, caretaking or facilities teams.
• Strong understanding of building maintenance, Health and Safety and compliance.
• Ability to prepare specifications, documentation and basic drawings for tenders.
• Confident managing contractors and ensuring work meets required standards.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to the smooth running and safety of multiple sites.
• Employee benefits package.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain and Administrative

Industries

Higher Education, Primary and Secondary Education, and Education